Xavier University School of Veterinary Medicine (XUSOVM) is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of its students by facilitating access to healthcare services available in Aruba.
Students are required to maintain appropriate health insurance coverage throughout their enrollment at XUSOVM. Upon arrival in Aruba, students are typically covered by travel or private health insurance until they obtain their residency status and become eligible for local healthcare coverage.
Students should apply to AZV after completing the required residence and registration procedures. Eligibility, coverage dates, and covered benefits must be confirmed by AZV.
Aruba Health Insurance
Depending on eligibility and the applicable benefits package, AZV coverage may include:
- Primary care (family physicians);
- Emergency medical services;
- Specialist referrals;
- Dental services where included in the applicable benefits package;
- Diagnostic and laboratory services;
- Hospital care; and
- Other approved healthcare services.
Students must register with AZV and select a family physician, pharmacy, and dental provider in accordance with local healthcare regulations.
Access to Medical Care
Students have access to healthcare providers located throughout Aruba, including clinics and medical facilities in close proximity to the University campus.
Family physicians serve as the primary point of contact for healthcare services and provide:
- Routine medical care;
- Preventive healthcare;
- Management of acute and chronic illnesses;
- Referrals to specialists;
- Mental health referrals when appropriate; and
- Follow-up care.
Students are encouraged to seek medical attention promptly when health concerns arise.
Mental Health and Counseling Referrals
Students who require psychological, psychiatric, or counseling services may access these services through:
- The Office of Student Affairs;
- Licensed psychologists and counselors;
- Family physicians;
- AZV-approved healthcare providers; and
- Other qualified healthcare professionals.
Appropriate referrals may be arranged for specialized mental health services when needed.
Prescription Medications
Many prescription medications, physician consultations, and healthcare services may be covered under AZV or other applicable health insurance plans, subject to eligibility requirements and policy limitations.
Students are responsible for understanding their individual insurance coverage and any applicable co-payments, exclusions, or reimbursement procedures.
Supplemental Health Insurance
Students who maintain private or international health insurance coverage may be eligible for reimbursement of certain healthcare expenses in accordance with the terms and conditions of their insurance policies.
Students should contact their insurance provider directly regarding coverage details, claims procedures, and reimbursement eligibility.
Confidentiality of Healthcare Services
All medical, psychological, and counseling services are confidential.
Healthcare providers operate independently of the University's academic evaluation process and do not disclose confidential health information to faculty, administrators, or academic committees except:
- With the student's written authorization;
- When required by law; or
- When necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or others.
Seeking medical or mental health care will not adversely affect a student's academic standing, promotion, evaluation, or progression within the DVM program.